Italy's Largest Budget Approved by Mussolini Regime
Rome reports Premier Mussolini's cabinet approved Italy's biggest military budget to meet possible European war dangers. The 1940-41 total budget is set at 34.896 billion lire with arms expenditures rising to 10.846 billion lire, a substantial increase to bolster army navy and air force readiness. The measure aims to ensure efficiency through gradual implementation amid potential emergency needs.
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Cinderella Pony Stumbles But Finishes With Show To Go
In Lawrence last night a pony fell en route to the Cinderella coach but recovered quickly and performed. The ponies have stayed in the high school visiting teams room since Wednesday. County Treasurer Roy Flory announced December cigarette tax receipts of 507.80 covering 25 390 packs at 15 cents each, totaling 3808.50 spent in December.
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McWilliams Dies in Topeka Hotel Room
W R McWilliams of Oklahoma City a former chairman of the Federal Home Loan bank of Topeka and a long time building and loan executive died suddenly in a Topeka hotel room of a heart attack at age 58 He had been in Topeka for the bank stockholders meeting and collapsed while talking with friends He served as executive vice president of the Oklahoma City Federal Savings and Loan Association for the past decade and was chairman of the Topeka Federal Bank in 1938.
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Cranium Crackers Oxford Movement Quiz
Readers test their knowledge of the Oxford Movement founded by Dr. Frank Buchman born in England. The plan began in 1921 and is run by an organization with Buchman as president. The movement focuses on a moral rearmament program and restricts eligibility to Protestants.
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Churchill Warns Neutrals Europe Faces Wider War
London radio broadcast quotes Winston Churchill urging united action to end the European conflict. He warned neutrals in northern and southern Europe face German aggression as ships are sunk and neutral states endure malice and cruelty from Berlin. The prime minister namechecks the Dutch Belgians Danes and other small states under threat.
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Memories of Borah in early Kansas days recalled
Lyons Kansas January 20. Senator William E Borah began his legal career here in 1890 and was remembered by grain dealer C A Cooper who reported Borah bought corn at 11 cents a bushel after bargaining at 1 a m on a bitter night. Frank Robbins recalled Borah as his first rural school teacher in about 1884 or 1885.
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Roosevelt Warns Handouts Won’t Cure Poverty
President Roosevelt told about 400 attendees at the White House that federal funds have limits and that simple handouts cannot solve poverty. He urged raising average incomes for the poor and taxing communities by ability to pay, while agreeing public assistance remains necessary. He said two policies should guide effort: raise incomes and ensure taxes reflect ability to pay.
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Japan to Honor Most Favored Nation Imports After Treaty
Asahi reports after the treaty ends January 26 Japan will maintain most favored nation treatment for American imports and impose no new duties. U S sources say Washington will not seek a temporary replacement without guarantees of fair treatment of American interests in Chinese-ruled territory. Norwood Baby Makes 20th Child at Local Hospital. The 43 year old mother Geza Groh delivered a seven pound 14 ounce boy. eighteen children survive.
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Graves Case Opened and Closed in Kansas City Court
In Kansas City on January 20 the court dismissed the case against W. W. Graves county prosecutor for neglect of official duty after the state rested. Three other indictments against Graves remain, and he may face trial on one early next week. Judge Marion D. Waltner ruled that no corruption evidence existed.
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Kilts for Scots Soldiers Sparks Parliament Protest
London reports Captain Colin Thornton Kemsley, MP, protests to retrieve kilts worn by so called Ladies From Hell after a ban. He questions Britain's policy on manpower and nationalities in the army amid wartime pride and discipline.
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Thornton-Kemsley
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Soviet gains claimed in Finnish front amid ski training drive
Moscow reports annihilation of a Finnish battalion on the north shore of Lake Ladoga and heavy enemy casualties on the Karelian isthmus. It cites Kitela as the annihilation site and notes bombings and a push for intensified ski warfare training. decorations are awarded to 164 Soviet personnel for front line actions.
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Swedes Down Red Planes in Finnish Air War
Swedish volunteer airmen have destroyed at least six Russian planes in operations with Finnish infantry. Two Swedish planes were lost in a midair collision, killing two officers and one NCO. A surviving NCO reached Finnish lines on skis.
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Mrs Thurston Is Hurt In Naples Hammer Attack
Mrs Elizabeth Thurston wife of United States Vice-Consul Ray Thurston of St Louis Mo was seriously injured today when a man attacked her with a hammer demanding money She was alone in her home at the time the assailant called at the door and struck her several times before fleeing.
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United States
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State Funeral for Borah Triggers Nationwide Tributes
A state funeral marks the death of Idaho Senator William E. Borah. Colleagues recall his lone wolf style and key battles against Roosevelt's neutrality acts and U.S. entry into the League of Nations and the World Court. Spouse Mary McConnell Borah known as little Borah, survives with sister Mrs. Mattie Rinard and nephew Wayne Borah. Leaders nationwide offer condolences.
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Blakeslee Wins Wilson Fairbanks Trophy for Science News
Howard W. Blakeslee AP science editor receives the Wilson Fairbanks trophy from the American College Publicity Association in Ithaca New York for his clear fair reporting of scientific research in colleges and universities. The award honors the nation’s top interpretor of science in the news and was established last year with Wilson Fairbanks.
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Paris Suffers Record Cold in 23 Years
Parisians shivered in a deep cold snap as temperatures tumbled four degrees below zero Fahrenheit, marking the chilliest day in 23 years.
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Local notes on visits and club activities around Manitou and Topeka
Teresa Brackett out of school due to illness. Mr and Mrs HM W Howland of Manitou Colorado visiting relatives in Topeka call on old friends Friday. Sunflower 4 H club met Brackett schoolhouse Friday night. Pleasant Hour club hosted by Mrs Carl Sneegas Wednesday afternoon. Mrs M W Lonnecker presided. Mrs Guy Bigsby led program An Afternoon With Robert and Elizabeth Browning. Jack Kelsey ill with flu in Topeka. Mrs B Hildebrand visited her mother Mrs Wilson in Lawrence. Brackett Farm Bureau luncheon last Friday with home demonstration lesson led by Mrs Charles Topping and Mrs D Groebe. Mrs Jack Kelsey elected to attend Farm and Home Week in Manhattan February 5 9. Dr C Winsler home from hospital recovering. Miss Mary E Woolverton of Athens visiting several weeks.
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Topeka
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Brackett School
Carl Sneegas
Charles Czaplinski
M. W. Lonnecker
Guy Bigsby
Robert and
Elizabeth Browning
Paul Rudiger
Jack Kelsey
Thhoma
Local social and campus notes from town life
Miss Lurene Michael of Lawrence visited the Stillingers on Tuesday while students from here prepared for finals. Mrs. M. W. Lonnecker hosts Pleasant Hour club this Wednesday. Mrs. Margaret Haines returns from western Kansas to stay with her daughter. George and Glenn Hildebrand hosted friends for a Saturday evening and Sunday skating. Norman Yankey made a business trip to Kansas City. Everett Hazletts attended a Congregational church dinner in Lawrence. The highway department keeps roads clear during storms.
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Lawrence
Lester Stillinger
M. W. Lonnecker
Margaret Haines
Kansas
Lonnecker
George
Glenn Dee Hilde
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Lawrence Business College Announces Courses for Careers
A notice from Lawrence Business College invites young men and women to enroll in a business and civil service course. Prospective students are urged to write, call, or phone for information at 894 Lawrence Business College.
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